Sole
Sole E35
$1699.99
Released 2022
Best Ellipticals · head-to-head
Sole E35 vs ProForm Carbon EL
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. ProForm Carbon EL is cheaper at $799.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
ProForm
ProForm Carbon EL
$799.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Sole E35 or ProForm Carbon EL?
The ProForm Carbon EL wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The ProForm Carbon EL is the cheaper at $799.99. The ProForm Carbon EL both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Sole E35 | ProForm Carbon EL |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1699.99 | $799.99 |
| Brand | Sole | ProForm |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Type | front_drive | front_drive |
| Stride length (in) | 20 in | 19 in (manual adjustable) |
| Resistance levels | 20 | 18 |
| Power incline | Yes | No |
| Max user weight (lb) | 350 | 275 |
| Flywheel (lb) | 25 | 15 |
| Built in programs | 10 | — |
Sources — Sole E35: soletreadmills.com (verified 2026-06-19). ProForm Carbon EL: scheels.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Sole E35 and ProForm Carbon EL?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Stride length (in): Sole E35 20 in vs ProForm Carbon EL 19 in (manual adjustable)
- Resistance levels: Sole E35 20 vs ProForm Carbon EL 18
- Power incline: Sole E35 true vs ProForm Carbon EL false
- Max user weight (lb): Sole E35 350 vs ProForm Carbon EL 275
- Flywheel (lb): Sole E35 25 vs ProForm Carbon EL 15
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Sole E35
Both whitelisted testers cover the Sole E35, but only BarBend hands-on tested it (dedicated tester, 13-category scoring, in-house photos); Garage Gym Reviews explicitly states it hadn't ridden the E35, extrapolating from the E25 plus aggregated customer reviews. Both praise quiet, smooth, stable operation, the 350-lb capacity, the bright 10.1-inch HD touchscreen, and 20 levels of resistance and incline. Both flag the heavy (211-231 lb) bulk that is hard to move and the oversized footprint. Neither reported independent instrument measurements. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Quiet, smooth, and stable during use (BarBend tester felt zero shaking even when adjusting resistance and incline); 350-lb weight capacity, which BarBend notes is ~50 lbs above the elliptical average; Bright, clear 10.1-inch HD touchscreen (BarBend highlights iOS screen mirroring/streaming).
Flagged: Heavy (211-231 lb) and hard to move even with transport wheels; Oversized footprint (~15 sq ft per BarBend) needs a dedicated space and does not fold; Resistance awkward to adjust mid-workout.
ProForm Carbon EL
Two whitelisted testers rode this $799 budget elliptical hands-on: Garage Gym Reviews (3.8/5) and BarBend. Both call it sturdy, near-silent and a strong value, praising 18 resistance levels (above the ~12 average), iFIT SmartAdjust auto-resistance and a 19-inch adjustable stride. Shared gripes: no built-in touchscreen (bring your own tablet plus a paid iFIT subscription), difficult assembly, and a large/heavy/non-folding frame. GGR alone flags the light 15-lb flywheel, the 275-lb capacity and a missing safety key. Neither ran instrumented lab (dB/watt) benchmarks. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sturdy build with no noticeable shifting or shaking during workouts; Near-silent magnetic resistance; 18 resistance levels, above the ~12-level industry average.
Flagged: No built-in touchscreen; requires your own tablet plus a paid iFIT subscription; Difficult assembly, better done with two people; Large, heavy, non-folding and hard to move (not apartment-friendly).